Fabricate Layered Drapery Panels

Planning

This drapery is color-blocked vertically, with each color block made as a separate panel. This allows for easier installation and gives the option of adding or removing sections for a different look in the room.

• Outer Velvet Panels: The outermost panel is made with a solid color velvet. To embellish the panel, the flat band trim is adorned with a bead trim.
• Center Botanical Panels: The center color-blocking panel is the print fabric that is used throughout the Roomscape.
• Inner Sheer Panels: The innermost section is a lovely sheer with a textured woven pattern.

The Finished Length (FL) of all drapery panels is 137”. Cut all fabric and lining for each of the panels. Fold, press, and hem the bottom of each panel. Prepare the lining for each panel.

NOTE: The lining used for the outer panels is Wide Width, saving time in fabrication when making multi-width panels. For the center panels, Cambridge Napped Sateen adds additional beauty when not using an interlining.

Drapery Hardware

These modern inverted pleat header panels are mounted on an AriA® Metal Hardware 1 1/8” Fixed Pole System, 144” in width, with Rings and Orbital Brackets. The extended width allows the panels to extend beyond the outer edges of the window trim, providing the proper scale and proportion for a larger room.

The panels are adorned with sleek chrome Tapered Ball Finials from the AriA® Metal Hardware Atelier collection, adding a touch of modern elegance.

STEP 1
Cut Your Velvet

Begin by cutting the upholstery weight fabric into the necessary number of widths. Serge along the bottom edge of each cut piece to prevent fraying and create a clean finish. The bottom hem will be single-fold due to the weight of the fabric. This will allow the panels to hang better.

Now seam the widths together. For this project, we had two panels using two widths of fabric in each. Clip away the excess selvage along the seam line.

STEP 3
Cut & Prepare Lining

Table the drapery panels to the FL. Due to the bulk of the fabric, use a single fold over 5" Buckram. Then, add the lining to the panels.

STEP 5
Prepare the Decorative Trims

Stitch the two trims together. Take your time to ensure the best results.

TIP: Switching to a zipper foot can help sew closer to the edges of your two trims.

STEP 7
Mark & Stitch Pleats

These pleats are inverted pleats which are stitched to the back of the panel. After stitching the pleat, these are pinched and tacked under the Buckram.

STEP 1
Prepare Your Fabric

Cut one whole width and then split it into two, ensuring a seamless look for the panels.

Repeat Steps 2-4 from the Outer Velvet Panel Instruction above. Then finish off your center panels by skipping to and completing Step 7.

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STEP 1
Prepare Your Fabric

Cut the fabric widths, place the right sides together, and stitch the seam.

STEP 3
Prepare the Header

Place the fabric on the worktable, wrong side up. Table the panel to the finished length. Press the header. Trim the header fabric to have enough to double wrap the Buckram.

STEP 5
Finish the Side Hems

Fold, press, and close the side hems using your preferred method. These were hand stitched using John James Hand Sewing Needles and Waxed Silamide Skeins.